Tag: blessed

Life

Forever Grateful

Shaun Bradford

Saw this memory and had to share. Listen, when I speak about God’s goodness and love, believe me it is coming from a place of complete gratitude. I don’t praise Him for things I desire but for the blessings He has already given me. Maybe this is the reason I am always emotional and intentionally grateful. Y’all, I am so very blessed.

Facebook Memory: December 8, 2019

One more post. Another testimony.

A few days ago I wrote about purchasing a car two weeks before going to see the Odedes. Almost a year later, to the date (December 8, 2016), that car was totaled.

The entire undercarriage was damaged. I still experience back pain and it’s been seven years.

You know how God shows you things before they happen. Well, that’s what happened on that evening. I was driving home from work when the thought crossed my mind, “What if someone hits me?” Honestly, I wasn’t in my right state of mind. I was thinking about all of my problems. Earlier that year, I had taken another job where I took a huge pay cut. Bills were due. I was frustrated because I was still married after almost two years of being separated. I was miserable. So, for a moment, I was like, what if… (kind of hard to admit this was my train of thought). Nothing happened at that moment. However, not even 30 minutes later, someone hit me.

It was so unexpected. I never saw the car coming. I was so focused on my problems and getting home. The lady ran the red light and hit me. It was like a dream. No.. it was like I was watching a movie. I remember getting out of the car and an off duty police officer helping me, telling me I needed to wait on an ambulance. I was trying to go see if the other person was okay. I’m so happy the airbag didn’t deploy because I probably wouldn’t be here.

After my accident, I became more grateful. I believe I was putting the hashtag “ForeverGrateful” on EVERY post. Only God knew how grateful I was, and still am. No matter how tough things get, I don’t want to leave this world before my time. I don’t even want the thought to cross my mind. I know I’m here for a reason. As for the car, it served its purpose. Y’all, please don’t take life for granted.

I had saved this quote on the day of the accident. Had no idea what was coming. God is so good!

PLEASE be mindful of what you think and speak. Y’all, our thoughts and voice have power. Believe me, I know life gets hard and may seem unbearable at times, but please hang in there. You matter. Your life matters. I would have missed out on so much had I not lived. So, when y’all see me writing about how blessed I am, I referring to the gift of life and my two hearts (my babies). Y’all, I am still here.

I am truly, truly blessed.♥️

Shaun

Life

Life Goes On

Shaun Bradford

Be careful not to let your current situation stop you from pursuing your dreams. They say things always seem to get worse before they get better, and I can attest to that. Been through so much over my lifetime. Every time I was about to give up, God came through. He did it for me and I know He will do it for you.

Remember, this is only one small part of your story. As long as you are living, your story continues, and life goes on. God’s got you (and me too).

Just hold on! I promise you great things are coming.

Be Blessed!♥️

Shaun

Life

Quick Post

Shaun Bradford

Just wanted to share what I am feeling in this present moment.

I am feeling a bit:

Anxious.

Scared.

Excited.

Hopeful.

Empowered.

I feel like I am finally coming into my purpose and becoming the woman God created me to be.

If you have been following me for some time, you know that I resigned from my job almost three years ago without any real plan in place. The first big opportunity I thought I had fell through within weeks after I resigned. This left me at ground zero trying to regroup and figure things out. Well, I am still trying to figure things out. When I tell you this has been some journey! I have had so many more losses than wins. Most of the time I feel like I am all over the place and it is mostly because nothing has seemed to work out as I envisioned. It has finally dawned on me that I have been operating as an employee and not the CEO. I have not really put myself out there because putting myself out there opens up a whole world that I have tried to avoid. Life was good when I could attach my name to some other organization. Now, the only name is my own.

Y’all, every day life becomes more and more interesting. Welcome to my world!

This is Year50

Shaun

Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

This memory is the perfect follow up to how Beyoncé’s film left me feeling last night. Y’all, I can’t even make this stuff up. Who knew my next memory and message (why do I hear DJ Khaled saying, “God did!”—hilarious) was going to be a reminder that I was created for greatness. Not in an egotistical way, but in a way where I have to stop playing small. It is absolutely imperative that I use every God given talent I have to fulfill my purpose—to fulfill His purpose. I keep telling y’all Year50 is different. It’s so different that sometimes it frightens me. I said I wanted the next 50+ years to be completely different and Voila! it is so.

Facebook Memory: December 3, 2022

Sometimes you have to remind yourself that you were created for greatness. Nothing but greatness follows you. Remember, YOU ARE God’s child!♥️

God’s child. Divinely made. ONE of one.

Praying you have a wonderful day. Remember, YOU were created for greatness. Stop shying away from your calling.

Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

Hello December

Shaun Bradford

Hello December:

Please take it easy on me.
I have had some year.
Just want to end this year
with peace, love, and good cheer.
Please take it easy on me.

Wishing you peace, love, and good cheer. Have a blessed month.

Love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

You Are Victorious

Shaun Bradford

This post is for those currently experiencing setbacks, heartbreaks, and disappointments. Despite how dire life might seem at the moment, please know that your story is far from over. You cannot give up. You are so loved. Brighter days are ahead. Believe me, you will make it as you have many times before. There is no doubt that you will win!

As Pastor Joel Osteen would say, “You are the victor.” You will win as you always have. Remember, God’s got you!

I can hear Yolanda Adams singing, Victory. Can’t you? Smile

Love you.♥️

Shaun

Life

Smile

Shaun Bradford

When you read the title, did you smile?

I hope so.

That was my intention.

If not…

Let me try again.

You are loved.

Did that work?

No…

Let me try this.

You are AWESOME!

That didn’t work either?

How about…

You make me smile.

Yeah…

I know that worked.

I felt your smile.

Now it’s your turn.

Make someone smile.

Smiles are free. Keep them going.

Enjoy your week!♥️

Shaun

Life

Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

This time I remembered it was Sunday. I don’t know what I was thinking last Sunday. Laughing

I didn’t really know what to write for today’s Hello Sunday so I went searching for inspiration. Well, I didn’t have to search long. When I opened X (I really wish he wouldn’t have rebranded Twitter), I had a notification that someone had retweeted one of my tweets from months ago. It was a comment I had made during former First Lady Michelle Obama’s book tour for The Light We Carry. It was a quote from her father—“You fall. You get up. You keep moving.”

Your faith will sustain you.

That’s today’s message–

You fall. It happens. Life happens.

You get up. Brush yourself off. Your story isn’t over.

You keep moving. That was only a small part of your story. God has so much more in store. Soooo much more.

Praying you have a wonderful Sunday. I love you!♥️

Shaun

Life

Trust God

Shaun Bradford

Facebook Memory: November 25, 2022

Trust God.♥️

That was all I wrote last year—“Trust God.” So today I will leave it at that. Nothing else needs to be said.

Have a blessed weekend.

Love you!♥️

Shaun